Ive heard the first iteration of ocean rodeo wings used a different way of measuring area than most other brands so they are smaller for the size. The number I heard was that a 5m OR is about a 4.6 in the way most other brands measure (projected vs actual area maybe?). This convention was apparently changed on the new AA glides so that they are comparable to other brands in size. This also seems to line up with my experience. I have a hybrid 5m and it feels a lot smaller than my 5.5 strike.

The flux and or aa are both on my radar for a new wing. My current beater is a strike v3, and no matter how much I use it I can never get used to the lack of low end. I want a stiff wing from a different brand to finally settle whether the lack of low end just is a consequence of the newer generation stiff wings or if the strike v3 is especially bad

miamiwngr said..
I want a stiff wing from a different brand to finally settle whether the lack of low end just is a consequence of the newer generation stiff wings or if the strike v3 is especially bad

Cannot compare to Strike v3 but Ozone Flux has a great lowend. Actually better than my previous NP Fly which is also known for having a very good lowend.

But you have to learn the technique. Using the traditional pumping technique (large circular movements with full body effort), the low end of the Flux was pretty bad. I needed several sessions to understand how to pump the Flux.

Just a word of advice.

The Flux are built well but if not treated properly, the strut bladder can get punctured easily.
It is important to always inflate strut first, then LE. When deflating, the opposite, i.e. first LE then strut.
Second, minimize flipping and turning the sail when not inflated. Do not dry it by hanging the sail deflated from the safety handle. Always better to let it dry with some air on. This will prevent pinch flats due to the rigid handle rubbing on the bladder.
Hope it helps

NPN said..

SlowlyButSurely said..
Just a word of advice.

The Flux are built well but if not treated properly, the strut bladder can get punctured easily.
It is important to always inflate strut first, then LE. When deflating, the opposite, i.e. first LE then strut.
Second, minimize flipping and turning the sail when not inflated. Do not dry it by hanging the sail deflated from the safety handle. Always better to let it dry with some air on. This will prevent pinch flats due to the rigid handle rubbing on the bladder.
Hope it helps

Do you have a Flux wing?? On all four I have, the indication on the wing to inflate and deflate is completely opposite than you write in this post. Already many sessions on them and no problems with punctures of the strut bladder at all.

Hi NPN, it's not correct - according to Ozone website:
ozonekites.com/wings/flux-v1/

Set Up:
Attach the pump leash to the wing, around the leash line connection loop.
Inflate the Strut first.
Check the valve is clean and free from sand/grit around the rubber seal.
Screw the valve in firmly to the base.
Open the top valve cap.

and of course the opposite order to deflate.....

Cheers
Peter

Hi NPN, it's not correct - according to Ozone website:
ozonekites.com/wings/flux-v1/

Set Up:
Attach the pump leash to the wing, around the leash line connection loop.
Inflate the Strut first.
Check the valve is clean and free from sand/grit around the rubber seal.
Screw the valve in firmly to the base.
Open the top valve cap.

and of course the opposite order to deflate.....

Cheers
Peter

OK, thanks for the info.

Have also sent an E-mail to Ozone and they confirmed that the info in the manuel is the correct one. Thus: Inflate the Strut first.

Why not take the 6.5?
When you are not doing competitions 6.5 + 5.0 is a very good combination.

northy1 said..
hows the low end of the flux?

i was going to get a Flux @ 5.0m, but will also need a 6m for the summer....ozone do a 5,7m....that on paper seems a bit small / close to the 5.0 so maybe consdering a Unit in the 6m size for the extra grunt.....Thoughts??

For me 5m Flux is enough even in lightest summer breeze, if you pair it with a HA foil and correct pumping technique. Needed some days to find out how to pump the Flux, very different to Strike v2 pumping.

My 6.5 Flux is still unused in the bag.

I have the 3.6, 4.3, 5.7 I came off strike and swing v3 6,5,4,3m combo.

I think the flux's are about 10% bigger than stated size. I laid my fluxs over my 4,5,6. Virtually no difference in size on 4 and 5m and I think the 5.7 is a bit bigger than my old 6.

Mike

I find mine a dream to manoeuvre around, just as easy as my strikes and swings, but able to flick my wrist with the handles and spin them quickly.

NikOnFoil said..

northy1 said..
hows the low end of the flux?

i was going to get a Flux @ 5.0m, but will also need a 6m for the summer....ozone do a 5,7m....that on paper seems a bit small / close to the 5.0 so maybe consdering a Unit in the 6m size for the extra grunt.....Thoughts??

For me 5m Flux is enough even in lightest summer breeze, if you pair it with a HA foil and correct pumping technique. Needed some days to find out how to pump the Flux, very different to Strike v2 pumping.

My 6.5 Flux is still unused in the bag.

I've got a 5.7 Flux which I love but I'm not convinced I'm getting the best low end performance. Can you explain a bit more about the pumping action you use? Thanks.

spikefoil said..

Can you explain a bit more about the pumping action you use?

I think in general there are 2 techniques: (a) pumping on vertical ellipsis with low to medium frequency and (b) on horizontal ellipsis with higher frequency.

For example Strike v1 v2 and NP Fly work best if pumped on vertical ellipsis with both arms and slower cadence (a).

Flux however works best on vertical ellipsis and main input from back hand (b). High frequency. If done right, it becomes almost effortless.

NikOnFoil said..

spikefoil said..

Can you explain a bit more about the pumping action you use?

I think in general there are 2 techniques: (a) pumping on vertical ellipsis with low to medium frequency and (b) on horizontal ellipsis with higher frequency.

For example Strike v1 v2 and NP Fly work best if pumped on vertical ellipsis with both arms and slower cadence (a).

Flux however works best on vertical ellipsis and main input from back hand (b). High frequency. If done right, it becomes almost effortless.

Thanks NPN and NikOnFoil, will give it a go.

Is it possible to remove the handles on ozone flux when traveling so you can pack it down in a small suitcase?

Some have gone so far as to get rid of those nasty sticks permanently.

www.instagram.com/p/CxtqgL9PFxB/

That was a proto/ pre production version.